White Radicals, White Liberals, and White People: Rebuilding the Anti-Racist Coalition

Abstract

Proposes that white radicals replace righteousness with a spirit of generosity in forming the necessary coalitions against racism in the US. It is argued that white radicals have isolated white liberals -- eg, by stereotyping their ideas & not recognizing their contributions in opposing the Vietnam War. It is contended that as traditional allies in the fight against racism, white radicals & liberals share a commitment to democracy & equality. It is argued that the politically correct language often advocated by radicals needs to be loosened & the term "racist" only be applied to the most overtly racist individuals. It is suggested that the diversity of the European American population should be emphasized as a means of highlighting the differences within the white population. From this recognition, it is argued, will come a greater awareness of multiculturalism & growth of antiracism. 20 References. M. Greenberg